MSN-02 Zeong — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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MSN-02 Zeong at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
- Developed from
- MSN-01 High Mobility Psycommu System Zaku, MSN-01 Kikeroga
- Led to
- 8 units — Grand Zeong, MSN-02 Perfect Zeong, MSN-02R Zeong High Mobility Type and 5 more
- Gunpla kits
- 8 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/msn-02-zeong
The MSN-02 Zeong is a prototype newtype-use space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by A Bao A Qu Mobile Suit Factory. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The MSN-02 Zeong (ジオング, Jiongu?) is a prototype mobile suit appearing in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam. It was first piloted by the "Red Comet" Char Aznable.
Within the story, the MSN-02 Zeong first appears in December 31, 0079 U.C.
The MSN-02 Zeong was developed from MSN-01 High Mobility Psycommu System Zaku and MSN-01 Kikeroga. It in turn led to 8 derived units — Grand Zeong, MSN-02 Perfect Zeong, MSN-02R Zeong High Mobility Type, MSN-03-2 Great Zeong, MSN-X17 Zeong Type-MA and MSN-02GA Hell Zeong Galaxy and 2 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MSN-02 Zeong has appeared in 54 Gundam releases across 1979–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space, Magical Ensign Blaster Mari, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 and Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079 and 49 more.
It was fielded by Principality of Zeon and piloted by Char Aznable, Carlos Kaiser and Noise Maddy.
8 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MSN-02 Zeong, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- MSN-02
- Classification
- Prototype Newtype-use Space Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Manufacturer
- A Bao A Qu Mobile Suit Factory
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Weight
- 151.20 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 9400 kW 12,605.607 hp
- Armor
- Super-Hard Steel Alloy
- First seen
- December 31, 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- December 31, 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Psycommu
- Detachable Head
Production Timeline
The MSN-02 Zeong has appeared in 27 releases from 1979 to 2026.
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
- 1982 — Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space
- 1989 — Magical Ensign Blaster Mari
- 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
- 2000 — Gundam the Ride: A Baoa Qu
- 2001 — Gundam Evolve
- 2001 — Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga)
- 2001 — Tony Takezaki presents GUNDAM manga
- 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report
- 2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zero Old Zakus
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna-
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record: Avant-Title
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters Amazing
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
- 2016 — Gundam Behind the Front
- 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters Amazing Ready
- 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters AR
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis (Manga)
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-
- 2026 — A boy with Gundam
Games featuring the MSN-02 Zeong
The MSN-02 Zeong is playable in 27 Gundam games.
- 1995 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079
- 1998 — Gundam: The Battle Master 2
- 2001 — Gundam Battle Assault
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
- 2002 — Gundam Battle Assault 2
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
- 2006 — Gundam Battle Royale
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
- 2007 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (Game)
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
- 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2017 — Gundam Versus
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
- 2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance
Development Lineage
Developed from
MSN-02 Zeong Model Kits
8 catalogued model kits for the MSN-02 Zeong (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the MSN-02 Zeong
- What is the MSN-02 Zeong?
- The MSN-02 Zeong is a prototype newtype-use space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by A Bao A Qu Mobile Suit Factory. It is considered canon within the franchise. Developed to be the ultimate mobile suit, the Zeong was given the same name as the Principality of Zeon itself in order to boost morale.
- What was the MSN-02 Zeong developed from?
- The MSN-02 Zeong was developed from MSN-01 High Mobility Psycommu System Zaku and MSN-01 Kikeroga. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MSN-02 Zeong evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MSN-02 Zeong?
- 8 units were developed from or built as variants of the MSN-02 Zeong: Grand Zeong, MSN-02 Perfect Zeong, MSN-02R Zeong High Mobility Type, MSN-03-2 Great Zeong, MSN-X17 Zeong Type-MA, MSN-02GA Hell Zeong Galaxy, MSN-02MR Hell Zeong Marine and Zeong Spectra.
- Who piloted the MSN-02 Zeong?
- The MSN-02 Zeong was piloted by Char Aznable, Carlos Kaiser and Noise Maddy.
- Which factions operated the MSN-02 Zeong?
- The MSN-02 Zeong was operated by Principality of Zeon.
- How big is the MSN-02 Zeong?
- The MSN-02 Zeong weighs 151.20 t, produces 9400 kW 12,605.607 hp, is armoured in Super-Hard Steel Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the MSN-02 Zeong appear in?
- The MSN-02 Zeong appears in 27 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space, Magical Ensign Blaster Mari, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Gundam the Ride: A Baoa Qu and Gundam Evolve (plus 21 more).
- Which Gundam games is the MSN-02 Zeong in?
- The MSN-02 Zeong is playable in 27 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079, Gundam: The Battle Master 2, Gundam Battle Assault, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Gundam Battle Assault 2, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and Gundam Battle Royale (plus 19 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MSN-02 Zeong?
- Yes — 8 model kits are catalogued for the MSN-02 Zeong, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the MSN-02 Zeong above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MSN-02 Zeong Gunpla kits & merchandise (10). Reference: Gundam Wiki.